Rear window defogger switch

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Turns the rear window and outside


Turns the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers on/off.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.

The operation time changes according to the ambient temperature and vehicle speed.

Operating conditions

The “POWER” switch must be in ON mode.

The outside rear view mirror defoggers

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers
on.

CAUTION:
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on.

Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.

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